Dental Hygienist

Extended Job Title

Dental Hygienist

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

691006 - Abilene Robertson Unit

Position Description

This position is responsible for performing dental prophylactic
services and providing education for the prevention and control of
dental disease. Work is performed under supervision of dentist.
Work is performed in usual clinic conditions; requires a high
degree of contact with patients.

Requisition ID

39788BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department

Major/Essential Functions
? Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and
polishing
? Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene using
demonstrations on human teeth and models
? Take and develop radiographs
? Administers topical Fluoride at proper dose to prevent
cavities
? Clean, package, and sterilizes dental instruments using proper
technique
? Disinfect chairs, cabinets and machines after dental
treatments
? Take inventory of instruments with proper documentation that it
occurred
? Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
? Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and
automated systems
? Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely
manner
? Answer sick calls, screening and scheduling patients in a
timely manner

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery
service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients
within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide
medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22
facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our
values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC
Managed Care by visiting our website HERE .

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that
reflects the Values
of TTUHSC :
? ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our
mission
? KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping
hands, and a positive attitude
? INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is
looking
? VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a
pioneering spirit
? BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining
moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best
benefits in
the state of Texas:
? Comprehensive Benefits Package
? Training
? Continuing Education
? Loan Forgiveness Program
? Retiree Insurance
? Paid Leave
? Leadership Program
? State Pension

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Will discuss during the Interview

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications
? Previous Correctional Experience

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional
information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at
https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without
regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age,
disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program; licensed
to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental
Examiners.

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

HM

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

68E

Air Force Specialty Code

4Y0X1

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and
universities participating in federal financial aid programs to
maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security
information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish
and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime
Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and
employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website
at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx
.

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